As a data analyst
I need to create compelling and cohesive reports and dashboards
So that I can effectively communicate insights and engage my audience
Details and Assumptions
I have foundational knowledge of Power BI.
I understand the importance of audience-focused design.
I am familiar with various visualization techniques and tools available in Power BI.
Acceptance Criteria
Given I have access to Power BI and relevant data sources
When I design a report or dashboard using best practices
Then the report/dashboard should effectively convey insights and engage the audience
With the ever-changing and growing area of data analysis, your learning journey doesn't end here. We invite you to take your Microsoft Power BI skills to the next level and continue the journey by taking the next course in this certification—Creative Designing in Power BI.
This course will continue to prepare you for the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst exam. It'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to creatively design dashboards, reports, and charts that are easy to use, convey insights effectively, encourage understanding and exploration, and captivate your audience. In the process, you'll discover how to create cohesive business intelligence reports and dashboards and what to avoid when designing with Power BI. You'll gain the skills to tell compelling stories through specialist chart visualizations and discover how to incorporate dynamic elements like videos, streaming data, and QR codes into your projects.
More specifically, you'll learn how to:
Create compelling and cohesive reports and dashboards
Recognize common design problems in Power BI reports and dashboards
Produce audience-focused reports and dashboards
Work in detail with specialist chart visualizations
Use visualizations in reports
Add elements such as videos, streaming data, and QR codes to dashboards
Creative Designing in Power BI overview
In Creative Designing in Power BI, you'll cover the following content:
Visualization and design
Designing powerful report pages
Dashboard design and storytelling
Let's explore the course content in some more detail.
You will start by developing foundational creative design skills. You'll explore the art of presenting data and the fundamental principles of visualization design. You'll discover how to craft cohesive reports that display data effectively and convey information clearly while ensuring good visual flow. You'll also gain insight into the critical task of identifying and highlighting the information that is most important for your target audience.
Next, you will move on to designing visually clear and impactful report pages. You'll discover that cohesive design is about more than visual appeal—it enhances user experience and makes your data clear and easy to understand. You'll explore more visualizations you can apply to your reports, adding depth and insight to your data presentations. More specifically, you'll learn about integrating map visuals into your reports and delve into the world of custom, Python-based charts, discovering the power of data visualization to convey complex information simply and impactfully.
After that, you'll delve into the art of designing dashboards and mastering the craft of data storytelling. You'll understand the differences between designing reports and dashboards and the magic of and how to create interactive dashboards. You'll learn to implement advanced dashboard features like videos and QR codes to engage your audience effectively. You'll also uncover the secrets of compelling data storytelling, exploring how to weave meaningful data narratives that captivate and inform your audience.
Lastly, you'll put everything you've learned into practice. You'll have the opportunity to complete a project showcasing your new creative data design skills. Plus, you'll complete a comprehensive assessment that reflects your proficiency in the course objectives. It's also a time for reflection as you look back on what you've learned and achieved and the next steps in your learning journey. By the end of this course, you'll not only be well-prepared to excel in creative design with Power BI—but you'll also be ready to embark on the next phase of your data analysis adventure, equipped with the skills and insights you need to make an impact in the world of data visualization and storytelling.
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As a data analyst I need to create compelling and cohesive reports and dashboards So that I can effectively communicate insights and engage my audience
Details and Assumptions
I am familiar with various visualization techniques and tools available in Power BI.
Acceptance Criteria
With the ever-changing and growing area of data analysis, your learning journey doesn't end here. We invite you to take your Microsoft Power BI skills to the next level and continue the journey by taking the next course in this certification—Creative Designing in Power BI.
This course will continue to prepare you for the PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst exam. It'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to creatively design dashboards, reports, and charts that are easy to use, convey insights effectively, encourage understanding and exploration, and captivate your audience. In the process, you'll discover how to create cohesive business intelligence reports and dashboards and what to avoid when designing with Power BI. You'll gain the skills to tell compelling stories through specialist chart visualizations and discover how to incorporate dynamic elements like videos, streaming data, and QR codes into your projects.
More specifically, you'll learn how to:
Create compelling and cohesive reports and dashboards
Recognize common design problems in Power BI reports and dashboards
Produce audience-focused reports and dashboards
Work in detail with specialist chart visualizations
Use visualizations in reports
Add elements such as videos, streaming data, and QR codes to dashboards
Creative Designing in Power BI overview In Creative Designing in Power BI, you'll cover the following content:
Visualization and design
Designing powerful report pages
Dashboard design and storytelling
Let's explore the course content in some more detail.
You will start by developing foundational creative design skills. You'll explore the art of presenting data and the fundamental principles of visualization design. You'll discover how to craft cohesive reports that display data effectively and convey information clearly while ensuring good visual flow. You'll also gain insight into the critical task of identifying and highlighting the information that is most important for your target audience.
Next, you will move on to designing visually clear and impactful report pages. You'll discover that cohesive design is about more than visual appeal—it enhances user experience and makes your data clear and easy to understand. You'll explore more visualizations you can apply to your reports, adding depth and insight to your data presentations. More specifically, you'll learn about integrating map visuals into your reports and delve into the world of custom, Python-based charts, discovering the power of data visualization to convey complex information simply and impactfully.
After that, you'll delve into the art of designing dashboards and mastering the craft of data storytelling. You'll understand the differences between designing reports and dashboards and the magic of and how to create interactive dashboards. You'll learn to implement advanced dashboard features like videos and QR codes to engage your audience effectively. You'll also uncover the secrets of compelling data storytelling, exploring how to weave meaningful data narratives that captivate and inform your audience.
Lastly, you'll put everything you've learned into practice. You'll have the opportunity to complete a project showcasing your new creative data design skills. Plus, you'll complete a comprehensive assessment that reflects your proficiency in the course objectives. It's also a time for reflection as you look back on what you've learned and achieved and the next steps in your learning journey. By the end of this course, you'll not only be well-prepared to excel in creative design with Power BI—but you'll also be ready to embark on the next phase of your data analysis adventure, equipped with the skills and insights you need to make an impact in the world of data visualization and storytelling.